Nene

Les Parisien's star player last season, Nene, has been completely frozen out of the side this season and seems to be on his way towards the exit.

The Brazilian, who scored an outrageous 21 goals and recorded 11 assists from midfield last season (via WhoScored?,) doesn't see eye to eye with Zlatan Ibrahimovic and could be set for a cut-price departure given his age.

Ashley Cole

Ashley Cole's future will be under the spotlight this January as, like Fernando Llorente, his contract expires next summer.

He's already rejected a one-year extension with Roberto Di Matteo's Chelsea and there seem to be several rival clubs circling with menace.

Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti has expressed his interest in bringing him to the Parc des Princes (via The Guardian,) but it seems the England international wants a long-term contract with the Blues (via ESPN.)

Chelsea's policy of refusing to offer long-term contracts to players 30 years old and above irks the former Arsenal left-back, but stubbornness on the part of Roman Abramovich could see Cole seek pastures new.

Theo Walcott

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The Theo Walcott saga has already bored everyone to death, but it's certain to continue over the next few months.

Contract negotiations have stalled between player and club, prompting fervent speculation that the England international will move to a club who promise to play him as a central striker (via Mirror Football.)

Arsenal fans appear split down the middle regarding whether or not he deserves a new contract with bumper wages, so the fallout from the eventual decision will be well worth keeping an eye on.

Isco

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Isco has been an absolute revelation for Malaga so far, bagging his first domestic goal at the weekend and continuing to impress in the UEFA Champions League midweek.

The Spaniard is already being linked to some of the top clubs in Europe. The Mirror Football believe he has a £16 million buyout clause which clubs could look to take advantage of in the winter transfer window.

Los Boquerones seem resigned to his eventual departure, and as many as five English Premier League clubs have been credited with an interest.

Stephan El Shaarawy

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AC Milan could be in line for another tumultuous window as their newest starlet, Stephan El Shaarawy, has been linked away from the rapidly declining Italian powerhouses.

Goal.com reports that Adriano Galliani is desperately hoping Sir Alex Ferguson's admiration doesn't manifest itself into a prospective purchase, as their young striker is on the verge of nailing down a permanent first-team berth.

Radamel Falcao

Colombian striker Radamel Falcao turned some heads with his performance against Athletic Bilbao last season in the UEFA Europa League final.

His predatory instincts have continued to impress and after blitzing Chelsea in the European Super Cup, the former FC Porto star will likely become the next >£45 million transfer.

Seven goals in five appearances so far this season proves he's consistently deadly, and Atletico Madrid might lose him sooner rather than later.

The player's father has fuelled speculation regarding a possible Real Madrid transfer (via SkySports,) while Roberto Di Matteo is reported to be interested after the beating his side received at his hands (via The Daily Mail.)

Stevan Jovetic

Fiorentina managed to hold onto their most prized asset in Stevan Jovetic again this summer, as the deadline day swoop Manchester City made in Florence was for Matija Nastasic instead.

Goal.com report that the Montenegrin has been told he can leave the Stadio Artemio Franchi in 2013, and while Viola will have the end of the season in mind, their resolve will likely be tested in January.

The vice-captain is enjoying another fine season so far having bagged four goals from seven appearances, while he's also chopped his mop.

Joao Moutinho

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With Tottenham Hotspur just "minutes" from securing a deal for Joao Moutinho in the summer transfer window (via The Telegraph,) it's probable that Andre Villas-Boas will launch another attempt to land his former captain.

It'll be interesting to see if any other teams in need of a playmaker try to land him, but Spurs are pole position.